… Fairphones are issued to employees by the Information & Library Services (ILS)
division. In addition to new Fairphones, the university can also reissue used
Samsung devices where possible. These are Samsung devices that have already been
returned and still meet the technical and age requirements. As long as these
devices are still available, not every employee will receive a Fairphone
immediately. Employees who have an iPhone from Radboud University can continue
to use it as long as the device is still functioning. However, returned iPhones
will no longer be reissued. Employees who prefer to use their private phone for
work can request an RU SIM card for this purpose. The costs for using your own
device will not be reimbursed. Naturally, smartphone models that have already
been issued will continue to be supported by ILS colleagues, as will privately
purchased smartphone models used for work. … Due to its longer lifespan, the
total cost of a Fairphone is lower than that of comparable devices. In addition,
Radboud University only needs to purchase, manage and support one standard model
… Fairphone offers a five-year warranty and long-term software support for up to
eight years. This means that devices need to be replaced less quickly. This fits
in with Radboud University’s circularity strategy, which focuses on the longest
possible use and reuse of ICT hardware. …
Not Apple, Google or Samsung.
Do you require a (replacement) smartphone for your work at Radboud University? If so, there is a strong possibility that you will receive a Fairphone from 1 February 2026 onwards. Radboud University has decided to choose Fairphone as its standard company smartphone model for reasons of sustainability, cost efficiency and management support.